Lake Mary Road is closed just above the turnoff to Tamarack Lodge after the first major snowstorm of each season. For the rest of the winter, access to the Lakes Basin is only by snowshoes and skis. The groomed trails network includes fee-based cross-country ski trails as well as the Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin public-access right-of-way. On April 17 of each year, after the cross-country ski season ends and before roads are plowed, snowmobiles are allowed in the Lakes Basin on existing roadways only, conditions permitting.
Lakes Basin Winter Access
Avalanche Forecast for 12/20/2024
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: Triggering an avalanche will be unlikely, but not impossible. If you see blowing snow, be mindful of small, fresh drifts forming. If you're traveling in the mountains today, plan for variable surface conditions. Find out More
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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: All day
Season: Spring Winter
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This destination is accessed directly from the Lakes Basin Winter Access Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Sherwins Winter Trails
1.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin
2.5 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Sherwins Winter Trails | 1.2 | Snow |
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| Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin | 2.5 | Snow |
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Related Experiences
Backcountry Ski and Snowboarding the Sherwins to Ranch Road Egress
3.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding the Tele Bowl
2.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin
1.7 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome
0.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Backcountry Ski and Snowboarding the Sherwins to Ranch Road Egress | 3.4 | Snow | Half day | |
| Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding the Tele Bowl | 2.3 | Snow | Half day | |
| Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin | 1.7 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome | 0.8 | Snow | Less than 4 hours |
